On October 1, 2022, the first Japanese sake competition “Australian Sake Awards” was held in Sydney, Australia, and “2000 Asahigawa” won the gold medal in the aged sake category.
Australia's sake export volume ranks seventh in the world.
It has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Furthermore, the "Australian Sake Award" was held to convey the appeal of Japanese sake to as many people as possible and to foster Japanese sake experts.
This competition values being ``closest to the consumer,'' and the judges are made up of 70 people, including Australian sommeliers, liquor store/restaurant workers, and sake license holders.
Furthermore, in order to develop sake experts, all judges attend a lecture on sake before judging.
The award-winning sake of this competition will be announced on stage at the Australian Sake Festival, which is also held in Sydney, making it the competition closest to consumers.
・Raw material rice: Dewa Sansan Rice polishing ratio 70%
・Alcohol content: 19 degrees ・Stored in tank at room temperature
As soon as you put it in your mouth, you'll be greeted with an elegant acidity and rich aromas of banana, caramel, and oak that are unique to aged sake.
It has plenty of sweetness, with a refreshing plum-like flavor that lingers. A crisp dish with great acidity.
https://oldvintage.jp/collections/2000-asahikawa
・Brewer: Asahigawa Sake Brewery (founded in 1822, Kahoku Town, Hyogo Prefecture)
Asahigawa Sake Brewery is located in the Yamagata (Murayama) Basin in Tohoku. Founded at the end of the Edo period, the company has continued to carry on the tradition, and in recent years has focused on research into the production of Junmai Sake and Junmai Ginjo Sake. At the same time, they are also engaged in research and development of aged sake, and their knowledge, such as differences in aging methods, types of sake, and age, is attracting attention.
From now on, ``Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times'' will continue to work even harder to convey the culture of aged sake to the world, and to deliver surprising and moving experiences to as many people as possible.
]]>Kura Master 2022 was held in France again this year. In this year's newly established aged sake category , the ``2000 Asahigawa'' and ``2010 Tatsuriki'', both of which are delicious sakes from ancient times, won gold awards .
When the IWC ( International Wine Challenge ) , the world's major wine competition, established the SAKE category in 2007 , it was established that the SAKE category was on a par with the ``Junmai Sake category.'' A section was also established.
In recent years, it has been attracting even more attention, and the ``Feminaries World Wine Competition'' has newly established the ``Aged Sake Category'' for Japanese sake from 2021 , and this year, the ``Aged Sake Category'' has also been added to the `` Kura Master ''.
France and other European countries have had cultures and markets that place a high value on aging techniques from ancient times to the present day. This can be said to be proof that the movement to search for
This year's `` Kura Master '' saw 1,110 items exhibited in five categories, including the ``Junmai Sake Category'' and ``Old Sake Category.'' The ``2000 Asahigawa'' and `` 2010 Tatsuriki'' entries in the ``Old Sake Category'' of ``Beautiful Sake from Ancient Times'' received the ``Gold Award'' of the Platinum Award and Gold Award, which are awarded to the top 33 % of the participants.
With this award, " 2010 Tatsuriki" becomes the third award following "Feminars World Wine Competition 2021 " and " IWC 2022 ".
`` 2000 Asahi River ” (Sake Honjozo) )
・Raw material rice: Dewa Sansan Rice polishing ratio 70%
・Alcohol content: 19 degrees or more and less than 20 degrees ・Stored in tanks at room temperature ・Brewer: Asahikawa Sake Brewery (founded in 1848, Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture)
As soon as you put it in your mouth, you'll be greeted with an elegant acidity and rich aromas of banana, caramel, and oak that are unique to aged sake. It has plenty of sweetness, with a refreshing plum-like flavor that lingers. Great acidity and sharpness.
"2000 Asahikawa" is included in this product (one example)
“ 2010 Tatsuriki ” (Sake Junmai)
・Main ingredient: Shinryoku Rice polishing ratio 65%
・Storage method: Room temperature tank storage ・Alcohol content: 17 degrees ・Brewer: Honda Shoten (founded 1921, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture)
This old sake is made using 100% of the revived ``Shinryoku'' rice, and has been specially prepared to increase the koji ratio to three times the normal amount for long-term aging. It has matured as intended, and has a rich, rich flavor with a wonderfully sweet aroma reminiscent of ripe figs.
This product includes "2010 Tatsuriki" (one example).
Please take this opportunity to enjoy aged sake that has been recognized around the world.
]]>The "International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2022" was held in the UK in April, and the entries ranged from "Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times." ``2010 Tatsuriki'' won the gold medal in the ` `Old Sake'' category of the Great Sake Division, and ``2009 Gentou no Taki'' was selected as the tournament's recommended sake .
Established in 1984, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) is one of the world's most prestigious blind tasting panels.
The SAKE category has grown exponentially since its establishment in 2007, becoming the largest and most influential sake judging event held outside of Japan.
(Quote: IWC “About the sake competition” )
This is a global competition judged not only by leading wine industry experts such as wine writers and consultants, but also by sake sommeliers and top-level sake importers and distributors.
-SAKE Division Old Sake Category Gold Award Winner-
"Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times 2010 Tatsuriki Junmai" (Sake Junmai)
・Main ingredient: Shinryoku Rice polishing ratio 65%
・Storage method: Room temperature tank storage ・Alcohol content: 17 degrees ・Brewer: Honda Shoten (founded 1921, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture)
This old sake is made using 100% of the revived ``Shinryoku'' rice, and has been specially prepared to increase the koji ratio to three times the normal amount for long-term aging. It has matured as intended, and has a rich, rich flavor with a wonderfully sweet aroma reminiscent of ripe figs.
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-SAKE Division Old Sake Category Tournament Recommended Sake-
“Beautiful Sake from Ancient Times 2009 Phantom Waterfall Ginjo” (Sake Ginjo)
・Main raw materials: Gohyakumangoku/Tentaku rice polishing ratio 60%
・Storage method: Room temperature tank storage
・Alcohol content: 18% or more and less than 19%
・Brewer: Kokokuharu Sake Brewery (founded in 1887, Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture)
It is characterized by a refreshing acidity that rises first, and you can also feel the rich aroma of butter and the sweet aroma of banana, making it very gorgeous. It tastes like drinking a dry white wine. This is an aged sake with an impressive nutty aroma in the aftertaste.
Click here to see products that include this brand.
In addition, these ``2010 Tatsuriki'' and ``2009 Geno no Taki'' are internationally recognized alcoholic beverages that received the gold medal at the ``Feminaries World Wine Competition 2021,'' where a female sommelier conducts a strict examination.
Click here for the Feminaries World Wine Competition tasting set, which includes both "2010 Tatsuriki" and "2009 Phantom Waterfall."
Why not take this opportunity to enjoy the deep taste of the delicious sake of ancient times?
In 2022, ``Beautiful Sake of Ancient Times'' has received many other awards. Please also take a look.
“2000 Asahigawa” and “2010 Tatsuriki” won the gold medal at Kura Master 2022
]]>At the Feminalise World Wine Competition, approximately 5,000 alcoholic beverages from around the world gather in France every year, and are judged by approximately 600 female sommeliers, female brewers, female chefs, and others from all over the world.
It is said to be one of the world's most well-known competitions, ranking in the top five in France, the home of wine.In recent years, Japanese alcoholic beverages have been attracting worldwide attention, so starting from 2020, there will be a "Japanese Sake" category, and from this year, there will be a "Japanese Sake" category. Distilled spirits department has been added.
And this time, in the "Japanese Distilled Liquor Division" of the same competition, "2010 Kana" and "1984 Outstanding" from the premium brand of long-aged old sake sold by Takumi Sosei, "Kokono Bishu", won gold medals. , won the Silver Award.
The two brands that won this year's award are aged in the original state of shochu, which has a high alcohol content, and are characterized by a mellower taste.
・Main ingredient: brown sugar
・Koji: Rice malt (domestic rice/white malt)
・Distillation method: Normal pressure
・Storage method: Storage in oak barrels at room temperature
・Alcohol content: 41 degrees
・Brewer: Nishihira Sake Brewery (founded in 1927, Naze, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Aged in oak barrels, it has a gentle, sweet, floral aroma and a refreshing taste. A soft and enveloping smoky flavor.
You can purchase products containing "2010 Kana" and "Komachi Amami" here.
・Main ingredient: Domestic wheat
・Koji: Rice malt
・Distillation method: Normal pressure
・Storage method: Tank storage
・Alcohol content: 38 degrees
・Brewer: Prefectural Sake Brewery (founded in 1923, Taragi-cho, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture)
It has been aged for over 35 years, which increases its richness and gives it a fragrant, mellow taste.
You can purchase "Treasure", a product that includes "1984 Outstanding", here.
Please take this opportunity to try authentic shochu that has been recognized around the world.
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